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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 2 July 2001

Previously MP for South Shields until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for South Shields, 1979-2001 and for Colne Valley, 1970-74. Opposition spokesman on agriculture and food, 1972-74, on Defence, 1980-81, on environment, 1981-87; food, agriculture and rural affairs, 1987-92; defence, disarmament and arms control, 1992-97; Chancellor, Duchy of Lancaster, 1997-98. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented South Shields; Colne Valley

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Other offices held in the past

• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cabinet Office ( 3 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ( 3 May 1997 to 1 Jul 1998)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (11 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (15 Jun 1987 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment ( 1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1986 to 11 Jun 1987)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jul 1981 to 1 Jul 1986)